Inside the military’s LGBTQ+ witch hunts
Trump’s return to the White House is resurfacing questions over who is fit to serve. Two veterans — from opposite sides — reveal the lasting harm of our discriminatory past.
December 8, 2024
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Pentagon Says It'll Review Cases of LGBTQ+ Vets Who Were Denied Honorable Discharges: Report
The news marks a notable shift by the Department of Defense that has been a focus of some veterans’ advocacy efforts for decades.
September 20, 2023
Defense Dept. reaches settlement with vets discharged under 'don't ask, don't tell' and earlier ban
The settlement will affect thousands who received less than honorable discharges or had documents saying they were kicked out because of their sexual orientation.
January 6, 2025
Two Trans Soldiers to Retire With Rare Distrinction
Army Staff Sgt. Alleria Stanley and Sgt. First Class Kinzie Maxfield, both trans women, transitioned on active duty and will retire with full benefits after being honorably discharged.
November 14, 2022
New York Grants State Benefits to LGBTQ Veterans
Rhode Island passed a similar law last week.
November 15, 2019
Angelica Ross Shared How She Was a Victim of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” on Veterans Day
The actress, activist, and founder took to social media to point out the ongoing damage the military policy still inflicts.
November 13, 2023
Military Veterans Sue to Reclassify Sexuality-Based Discharge Records
The LGBTQ+ veterans demand access to the healthcare, financial and education resources an honorable discharge would have afforded them.
August 10, 2023
Dem. Candidate: I'll Restore Benefits to Gay Vets Discharged by DADT
Many vets received less-than-honorable discharges under the policy, affecting their eligibility for benefits. Rep. Seth Moulton unveils a plan to upgrade them.
June 6, 2019
California judge approves landmark settlement for discharged LGBTQ+ veterans' discharge upgrades
The settlement could impact over 35,000 veterans receiving less-than-honorable discharges under the military’s old "don’t’ ask, don’t tell" and earlier anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
March 18, 2025
Gay Democratic reps demand Pentagon resolve cases of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ dishonorable discharges
Lawmakers have pressed the Department of Defense in a new letter for faster action on injustices stemming from the DADT policy.
January 29, 2024
Navy Finally Listens to Sexual Assault Victim
Heath Phillips is one of few men to speak out about sexual assault in the military.
June 5, 2018
Discharged Gay Service Members Win Pay in Settlement
Under a legal settlement announced today, military personnel who saw their separation pay cut in half because they were discharged for being gay will be compensated with the remainder.
January 7, 2013
Many LGBT Troops Don't Get Veterans Benefits
Veterans in Chicago are calling on the government to keep its promise to those who served, regardless of sexual orientation or discharge status.
November 11, 2015
AWOL Transgender Woman Discharged From Marines After 31 Years
A transgender woman who went AWOL from the Marines 31 years ago will be issued a discharge with honorable conditions from the military.
January 15, 2013
Years after DADT's end, class action lawsuit seek to restore benefits for thousands of discharged military
Those who were kicked out under "don't ask, don't tell" have often lost benefits due to having less than honorable discharges.
October 28, 2024
Lt Dan Choi to Reenlist
Lt. Dan Choi, who was honorably discharged by the U.S. Army in July under "don't ask, don't tell," is in New York seeking to apply for entry into the U.S. Marine Corps.
October 19, 2010
Pentagon upgrades discharges for more than 800 kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell'
This came after a review of the discharge status for those who hadn't applied for an upgrade and may not have known they could apply.
October 15, 2024
Federal judge rules that LGBTQ+ veterans can sue Pentagon over 'don’t ask, don’t tell' discharges
The wrongs committed by the Department of Defense against LGBTQ+ service members have yet to be fully addressed.
June 24, 2024